I recently purchased a S&W 637 w/Crimson Trace, and had a opportunity to take it to the range for the first time yesterday.
I really like the gun. It handles very well and seems to point itself. I had it in a Safariland Model 25 Inside-the-Pocket Holster. I would draw, almost immediately have the laser on the bull and fire. Very quick, decent accuracy out to about 10 yards (I didn't shoot farther than 10 yds, but was still within an 8 inch circle during rapid draw and fire)
I was shooting UMC 130gr 38Spl rounds, and the recoil was hard but not brutal. After 60 rounds, I was pretty fatigued from the recoil. I plan to carry Speer Gold Dot 125gr Short Barrel 38Spl +P, but they didn't have any at the range yesterday and my online order has yet to come in. I'll report back on the recoil after I've had a chance to shoot those rounds.
Afterwards, I shot my full size USP 9m with 124gr Hydrashocks +P, and the recoil was unnoticeable compared to the 637.
After I got home, I gave the gun a through cleaning. That UMC is really dirty and I had carbon fouling all over the gun. But between some Slip-2000 carbon killer, some Powder Blast and elbow grease, I have the gun looking good as new again.
Anyone have any recommendation on a low recoil 38Spl Practice Round? Especially, one that isn't so dirty?
I really like the gun. It handles very well and seems to point itself. I had it in a Safariland Model 25 Inside-the-Pocket Holster. I would draw, almost immediately have the laser on the bull and fire. Very quick, decent accuracy out to about 10 yards (I didn't shoot farther than 10 yds, but was still within an 8 inch circle during rapid draw and fire)
I was shooting UMC 130gr 38Spl rounds, and the recoil was hard but not brutal. After 60 rounds, I was pretty fatigued from the recoil. I plan to carry Speer Gold Dot 125gr Short Barrel 38Spl +P, but they didn't have any at the range yesterday and my online order has yet to come in. I'll report back on the recoil after I've had a chance to shoot those rounds.
Afterwards, I shot my full size USP 9m with 124gr Hydrashocks +P, and the recoil was unnoticeable compared to the 637.
After I got home, I gave the gun a through cleaning. That UMC is really dirty and I had carbon fouling all over the gun. But between some Slip-2000 carbon killer, some Powder Blast and elbow grease, I have the gun looking good as new again.
Anyone have any recommendation on a low recoil 38Spl Practice Round? Especially, one that isn't so dirty?